GCP Cloud Architect

The GCP Cloud Architect is responsible for leading enterprise application migration and modernization from legacy platforms to Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

This role drives end-to-end cloud architecture, solution design, and modernization initiatives using Java, C#, Apigee, GitHub, and CI/CD automation.

The architect will serve as a cloud subject matter expert, collaborating with engineering teams and business stakeholders to design scalable, secure, and high-performance cloud-native solutions aligned with organizational goals.

This position requires deep experience in cloud architecture, distributed systems design, workload migration, and enterprise application modernization.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert for GCP services, architecture patterns, and enterprise migration strategies.
• Design secure, scalable, highly available, and cost-optimized cloud architectures aligned with business objectives.
• Lead end-to-end migration of applications from legacy platforms (on-prem, AS400, traditional environments) to GCP.
• Leverage GCP services such as Cloud Run, GKE, Compute Engine, Pub/Sub, BigQuery, Cloud SQL, and GCP Operations Suite.
• Architect solutions using Apigee for API-led connectivity and integration.
• Build modernization roadmaps using Java and C#, applying microservices, distributed systems, and API-first design.
• Develop CI/CD pipelines using GitHub, GitHub Actions, Cloud Build, and Artifact Registry.
• Present architecture recommendations, migration strategies, and solution designs to technical and executive stakeholders.
• Produce high-quality architecture documentation including diagrams, whitepapers, decks, and training materials.
• Deliver technical training and enablement sessions for engineering and product teams.
• Ensure cloud deployments meet standards for security, compliance, performance, and resiliency.
• Manage multiple concurrent engagements and adapt to changing priorities.
• Collaborate with development, DevOps, product, infrastructure, and business teams to ensure cohesive delivery.
• Document architecture standards, solution blueprints, runbooks, and migration plans.

Required Qualifications

• 15+ years of overall IT experience with strong background in enterprise architecture and service delivery.
• Hands‑on experience migrating or modernizing legacy applications onto GCP.
• Minimum 4+ years in application architecture involving cloud computing, distributed systems, or infrastructure.
• Minimum 2+ years architecting and operating GCP-based solutions.
• Minimum 2+ years in customer‑facing technical roles.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Java and C#.
• Experience building CI/CD pipelines using GitHub or equivalent tools.
• Expertise with Apigee API Management.
• Deep understanding of IAM, encryption, networking, load balancing, and DevOps automation.
• Demonstrated experience translating business requirements into cloud architecture solutions.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Azure cloud environments.
• Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF.
• Background supporting large‑scale legacy modernization or migration initiatives.
• Strong communication skills working with both engineering and business stakeholders.

Certifications

• Google Professional Cloud Architect certification (required).